Apple Video, Video/TV, and Presentation Systems

This article describes the Apple Video System, the Apple Video/TV System, Apple TV/FM Radio System, and the Apple Presentation System.

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The following table lists the Macintosh Computers that can take advantage of the Apple Video System, the Apple Video/TV System, Apple TV/FM Radio System, and the Apple Presentation System:

Computer

Systems

Power Macintosh 5200/75 LC

All

Macintosh Performa 580

All except Video/TV

Macintosh Performa 630 series

All

Macintosh Performa 640CD DOS Compatible

All

Macintosh Performa 5200 series *

All

Macintosh Performa 6200 series

All

Macintosh Quadra 630

All except TV/FM

Macintosh LC 630

All except TV/FM

Macintosh LC 580

All except Video/TV and TV/FM

* The Macintosh Performa 5200 series and the Power Macintosh 5200/75 LC require the Apple External Video Connector (M4099LL/A) in order to use the Apple Presentation System.

Apple Video System (M2894LL/D)
This multimedia solution comes with a user-installable video card and software that lets you easily add still video images to the documents and presentations you create on your Macintosh computer. The video card allows you to connect a VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, or other video source to your computer with a single cable.

Note: Apple has revised its video-in card (and the part number) to make the card more compatible with Power Macintosh computers. Earlier video-in card kits (with part numbers ending in /A, /B, or /C) are not recommended for use with Power Macintosh and/or Macintosh Performa 5200 series computers.

Apple Video/TV System (M2896LL/C)
The Apple Video/TV System gives your computer the capabilities of the Apple Video System, and more--it also allows you to watch television programs in a window on your Macintosh, and work on documents simultaneously. The Apple TV/Video System comes with a video card, TV Tuner card, remote control, and software.

Note: The Macintosh Performa 5200 series and the Power Macintosh 5200/75 LC require the Apple External Video Connector (M4099LL/A) in order to use the Apple Presentation System.

Apple Presentation System (M2895LL/A)
The Apple Presentation System makes it easy for you to create a presentation on your Macintosh, then display it to an audience on a larger television screen exactly as it appears on your Macintosh display. You can also connect your Macintosh to a VCR and record your presentation on videotape for easy and inexpensive distribution. The Apple Presentation System comes with software, cables, and video converter box. Unlike the Apple Video and Apple Video/TV systems, the Apple Presentation System can be used with any Macintosh that has a VGA or Apple 13/14-inch RGB output. This list includes, but is not limited to, any PowerBook with VGA or Apple 13/14-inch RGB output, Macintosh LC, Performa 400-600 models, Centris, Quadra, or other Macintosh systems with VGA video out.

Apple TV/FM Radio System (M4586LL/A)
The Apple TV/FM Radio System consists of a plug-in card with TV and FM radio tuners, plus easy-to-use control software. Connectors on the back of the tuner card let you attach cable TV or antenna feedlines. An FM antenna is included. The Apple TV/FM Radio System works with the Apple Video System*** to help you perform powerful multimedia tasks easily. Just click to capture and save still frames, video clips, or audio. Then simply paste the saved items into presentations, reports, and letters to make them really come alive. Audio and video can be played back with any application that supports Apple's QuickTime multimedia technology.

Note: The Apple TV/FM Radio System requires a Macintosh Performa or Power Macintosh computer with a video-in card. While some Macintosh Performa and Power Macintosh computers come with a video-in card pre-installed -- like, for example, the Power Macintosh 5400/120 -- most will require the purchase of the Apple Video System (M2894LL/D).